I've visited Minerva Grand many times, and the food and ambience have always been consistently…read moregood. Today, the service was especially impressive -- very attentive and prompt. It really made the overall dining experience even better. Highly recommended. I forgot take a picture

DO NOT ORDER TAKEOUT FROM HERE!! I tried ordering food on Sunday at 1045am because it's one of the…read morefew indian restaurant that supposedly open before 11am according to yelp. They have automatic phone ordering system which I thought was convenient at first. I was wrong!! It said the order will be ready in 20 minutes. When I got there around 1115am, the receptionist said that they dont make the food for take out until 1130am. They should've stated that somewhere. They were busy making food for buffet but neglected to take care of their take out order. They said 20 minutes and when I went back they told me that they couldn't make my tika chicken because it was going to take a long time. They could've mentioned that in the beginning. They substituted that for tandoori which was fine but added extra 5 minutes. I had to wait more than 1 hour for my order. My plan for father's day was to order take out and head to parents house for lunch. Their delayed in making my food ruined my plan since everyoneis getting hungry already and it takes another 30 minutes to drive to my parents house.. I also have 2 kids with me and they were hungry that I went to Burger King which was 1 minute drive from there to feed them first. I should've stick to my regular place Dhaba which was much better and would've been faster even if they open at 11am.

If you're looking for authentic Kerala flavors in Tracy, Kovalam Restaurant is an absolute gem…read more The Thalassery biriyani deserves special mention; perfectly cooked, fragrant rice with deep, layered spices that taste truly authentic. It's one of the best versions I've had outside Kerala. The beef dishes are equally outstanding: tender, flavorful, and cooked just right with that unmistakable Malabar-style richness. Beyond the food, the hospitality really stands out. A big thank you to Philip for the warm welcome and excellent service! He made the experience even more memorable and personal. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving real Kerala cuisine. We'll definitely be back!

I was craving kerala parrota and mutton fry.this place was almost 30 miles away from our city ,so…read morewas skeptical about it.However I am glad that I came here .Food was good ,I wish it was little bit spicier though. We tried biryani too,it was okay though.the meat was not tender as expected.But if you want to try so mutton,fish or beef fry with parrota, then may be this is worth the place. The service was good as well and ambience was okay.

This was interesting to say the least. I'm not sure why there are carrots and tomato pieces in…read morechaat. This tasted like it was chole or some curry powder mix was added to yogurt. It was the worst chaat I've had in my life. It tasted terrible. I also got a mango lassi and it also was terrible. There was a sour aftertaste. On top of horrible food, the customer service was not welcoming at all. The server was Chaithanya G and she was so rude.

Biryanis and starters are good here. Mango lassi is a must…read moretry! Would love to see more chaat options here.

My partner and I were on our way back to the Bay Area after a trip to Tahoe and needed some lunch…read morein the Tracy area. Manna Biryanizz came up and we were in the mood for some biryani and dosa :) We ordered a Chicken 65 biryani and a Mysore Masala Dosa to share. It was so good! I love chicken 65 and biryani separately but it's pretty awesome to have them together. Also, their spice level is no joke and it's perfect for us. The dosa was also super crispy, delicious, and was delicious. I was able to go in and order pretty easily. There's some indoor and outdoor seating; we sat outside since we were traveling with our dog. A lot of the food is bussed on your own but the folks were very kind about handing my food to me outside so we can enjoy. Also, def get some of their chai! There's little cups where you can try some but you can also buy to-go containers if you need some more. Looking forward to coming back when we're in the area!

I was hesitant to order from this location given my experiences with the previous restaurant that…read morewas here, but I'm so glad I gave Mana Biryanlzz a chance. It is a completely different story! I ordered the Veg Dum Biryani and it was easily the best I've had in a couple of years. In this area, I've found that most vegetarian Biryanis have become very bland and repetitive, but this had a truly unique and fresh taste. Two things really stood out: 1. The Spice Level: It was perfectly balanced--flavorful without being overwhelming. 2. The Ingredients: Unlike many other spots that are mostly rice, this Biryani actually had a generous amount of vegetables in it. If you've been disappointed by bland Biryani lately, give this place a try. It's a fresh, high-quality addition to the neighborhood. Highly recommended!

My wife and I visited on a Thursday night and found the…read moreatmosphere to be quiet and relaxing. We were curious to try this spot since it replaced the Chinese restaurant, and we're so glad we did! Our server, Harpreet, was fantastic. She was very attentive and proactive, warning us that the chicken biryani has a kick. Since my wife prefers mild food and I like moderate heat, her guidance was much appreciated. We ordered the chicken biryani, garlic naan, and butter chicken-everything was delicious. The ambiance is clean, beautiful, and feels quite upscale. We can't wait to return and try more of the menu!

The reason for 2 stars is the food is actually pretty good but the service is terrible…read more I placed an online order at 4:01 pm, mind you I've been placing online orders with this place for almost a year now and never had an issue. Today, I go to pick my order up after 30 minites like the text told me and was told there was no order. I checked the Novatab (site they use) and the order is gone but my card had been charged. I tell the woman at the counter and she says, "maybe you placed it with Mountain House." I kept showing her my account where it says Himalayan Kitchen Tracy. She laughed then tells me, "oh it says minus here." I said, "yes, meaning you guys took the money from my account. The minus means it is taken from my account." Thankfully I was also sent a text message because the Novatab doesn't send you an email. I kept telling her I was charged and the order says it was placed but of course she kept calling me a liar saying that the order was from November. So I leave and call to speak to a manager because she said she had to wait for the manager to come at 5 pm. The "manager" then says they don't see the order but they see one from November and I keep telling him I showed the girl where the order was placed today and charged today. He then says don't worry he will get me my money back and I asked how if you guys keep saying you don't see the order. He then says he is going to talk to his electronics team. I told him when it fully goes through I'll dispute the charge and just not come back to them again. Very disappointing when I've been coming here for a while now. To be called a liar and my money be taken. I am posting the proof as well. Update: 01/09/2026 charge fully posted even though they swear the order never came through.

First time to have the veggie samosa and it was delish .. I ordered 2 orders and tried it so I went…read moreback to order another 3 orders.... Each order comes with 2 samosa for $3.99. Will definitely be back there ...

Love the food . Real authentic taste ! Quick service too:) anytime I feel like having chaat - I…read moreknow where to go ! The portions are good amount too.

The service here was really nice, we were welcomed nicely and the ambiance wasn't that bad. Plates…read moren cutlery along with water was served to us at our table instead of having us go n get it ourselves which is a great thing for a restaurant unlike some other restaurants. What they could work on is the food quality and taste. None of the meat was tender enough to be eaten by the cutlery provided. *The goat dum hyderabadi biryani wasn't exactly authentic hyderabadi biryani either. Just a biryani overpowered by the masalas to hide the fact that the meat isn't properly cooked. *We also ordered the Hyderabadi Goat Masala curry which was decent but it had the same problem as the biryani. The meat wasn't done very well. *For sizzlers/Kababs we ordered the Murgh Tangdi. It came out sizzling which was appealing to the eye, but all the spices were not well cooked. We could taste the rawness of the uncooked spices on top of the chicken. What my take is that they rushed into making it and could have cooked for longer on low temp. All in all, i wouldn't come back again unfortunately but if the above mentioned problems were taken care of it's an amazing place to come for lunch/dinner!

Let's start off with what was good, service was prompt and courteous. Servers provided the menus…read moreand brought plates and water out quickly. The food was not good. My wife and I ordered goat dum biryani, a chicken tandoori sizzler dish, goat curry and naan. Very clearly the taste of the chicken tandoori was quite off, the masala/spices weren't very well cooked. Goat curry had goat meat that wasn't fully cooked properly and was very difficult to chew. The biryani had the correct taste, but was way too spicy, after each bite I'd have to drink a full cup of water before proceeding to the next bite. All in all, I wouldn't visit a second time because the food is the soul of the restaurant, and unfortunately for PBP it's just not hitting the spot.

Went to check out the restaurant and was truly impressed by the exceptional customer service and…read morethe mouthwatering food. We're looking forward to hosting our event there. Highly recommend this place! Thank you.

Recommend by a friend and great choice to stop by. To found out they also have buffet everyday from…read more11am - 3pm for $12.99, can't wait to come back again and try the buffet.